Lost In Thoughts Photo

Photographer’s Note

This old fellow was selling food/drinks from a cart around the Shinjuku station. That area is very lively at night, with (literally) thousands of restaurants, bars and other entertainment places, advertised by as many neon signs.

Somehow, he seemed oblivious to all the excitement, as he smoked a cigarette while waiting for someone to stop by and buy from him.

I did not want to disturb, and took the shot from far away.

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Steely (895) 2004-06-11 11:58

I like this shot
The man is absorbed in his thoughts, the light from the spots and the lanterns illuminates the scene beautifully

Good shot!

PS he's selling roasted tien-jin chestnuts

manny (21378) 2004-06-11 13:23

Nice picture. the colors of the lantern, being the main source of lighting is very dramatic. I like your composition and your decision to include the top part of the photo. This is a very good work.

waysai (607) 2004-06-11 22:55

Deep thinking of an old man perfectly captured. The colors are warm and nice. The photo spells as the title. Good work.

jlz (341) 2004-06-11 23:18

I like the lightning and the way it illuminates the man's face and bring your eye to him.

maciekda (19599) 2004-06-12 22:00

very nice picture Frank, great pose of the man and an inresting environment, i like this dim light too, very good work

flydragon (0) 2004-06-14 12:14

hello Franck
woww this pics is verry nice
the light is beautifull
the composition also
the light on is face is beaitiful
this man seems deaming i like this
its a movie picture
nice nice shot

Simon